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James Duncan (union leader)
Scottish-American trade union leader (1857–1928) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Duncan (May 5, 1857 – September 14, 1928) was a Scottish American union leader, and president of the Granite Cutters' International Association from 1895 until his death in 1928. He was an influential member of the American labor movement, helping to co-found the American Federation of Labor.
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James Duncan | |
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![]() Duncan circa 1920 | |
Born | (1857-05-05)May 5, 1857 |
Died | September 14, 1928(1928-09-14) (aged 71) |
Occupation(s) | Trade union leader; granite cutter; president of the Granite Cutters' International Association. |
Known for | Co-founder, American Federation of Labor |
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